Forsyth County Board of Education District 02
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Republican
Allen Daniel has owned an accounting-software business for more than three decades and regularly attends school board meetings. He emphasizes fiscal oversight and effective district leadership.
Democratic
Curtis Fentress is an Ecolab marketing manager with an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill. He emphasizes financial oversight and community investment in public schools.
Republican
Jill Nelson Berlin founded an insurance and retirement-planning firm after a career in journalism. She emphasizes budget accountability and financial management.
Democratic
Lee Childress has taught special education for 18 years and has served on an educators association board. He emphasizes listening to teachers and strengthening student support.
Democratic
Marie Jackson has 17 years of corporate experience, largely in project management, and two daughters in district schools. She emphasizes clear financial metrics and accountability.
Republican · Incumbent
Robert Barr serves on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board and spent more than 14 years as a district educator and curriculum professional. He emphasizes financial accountability and rebuilding trust in the district.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Republican
Robert “Bob” Weiss is a retired Army officer and West Point graduate who has led private companies. He emphasizes financial audits, transparency, and academic performance.
Democratic
Susan Conway has served four terms as a school PTA president and tutors students in reading. She emphasizes closer communication between district leaders and schools.
Source: forsyth.cc